Jim Legxacy: Black British Music review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
Briefly

Jim Legxacy's first single 'Father' recounts his past as a teenager in Lewisham, navigating street life without a father. The song depicts the struggles of making money from the streets while juxtaposing his experiences with the music of Mitski. Legxacy's approach is unconventional within the UK rap scene, blending aggressive flows with emotive lyrics and sounds. His mixtape 'Citadel' featured unique production techniques and emotional vulnerability, while 'Homeless N*gga Pop Music' further deviates from traditional forms by incorporating more singing and eclectic elements, conveying deep feelings of despair and heartbreak.
On the block, I was listening to Mitski. This detail provides a striking contrast to the familiar scenarios in UK rap, highlighting a mood of vulnerability and introspection.
His rise has been deeply unorthodox, with music that seems uninterested in conventional norms. This distinguishes Jim Legxacy's sound from others in the UK rap scene.
Homeless N*gga Pop Music, with its blend of singing and more eclectic influences, pushes the genre boundaries and conveys feelings of heartbreak and despair.
The backing tracks on his earlier mixtape Citadel frequently unravel, reflecting an aggressive flow that sometimes drops out or becomes unintelligible, surprising listeners.
Read at www.theguardian.com
[
|
]